NEVER FAIL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE

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You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

Sumon Ahmed
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I love the way the applesauce and spices flavor this cake. It's a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


Maka_Shab 07
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This cake is a fall favorite in my house. It's always a hit with guests.


ajanaku faith
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and bake sales.


XxxM&DxxX
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the applesauce makes the cake so moist.


SurvivalMan
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great fall recipe.


Alexis Perez
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover applesauce. It's also a delicious and easy snack.


Naledi Maifala
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I love the way the spices in this cake warm up the applesauce.


Muslima Khatun Shapla
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The applesauce really makes a difference.


Gopi dangi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


Christine Woodside
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This cake is a fall favorite in my house. It's always a hit with guests.


Maison
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mdsakid Monir
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the applesauce and spices flavor the cake.


Sumon Mai
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I've tried many applesauce spice cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is perfectly moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I love that it's not too sweet, either.


Emmanuel Seember
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This cake was a hit with my family! The applesauce made it moist and flavorful, and the spices gave it a warm, cozy flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.